SenayTopuz

SenayTopuz

Turkey

Publications
  • Research Article
    Progress Related to Maternal and Neonatal Health in Turkey
    Author(s): YurdagülErdem, SenayTopuz and Nebahat Bora GünesYurdagülErdem, SenayTopuz and Nebahat Bora Günes

    Aim: The aim of this review article is discussed progress about maternal and neonatal health in Turkey. Decreasing maternal and neonatal mortality is a global priority especially in developing countries. According to WHO 2005, Turkey is a middle-income country. Methods: Using method is to investigate of politics of Ministry of Health and other ministries in Turkey. The policies that affect the health of Turkish Republic Ministry of Health and other ministries have examined and discussed based on the literature. Findings: According to this investigate; the total fertility rate as 2.08 births per woman is still high.However, women's age at marriage andfirst childbearing agehas been made greatprogress in the last 10 years. The average marriage age is found as 20.8 years of age. 1/5 of the marriages are consanguineous marriages. First childbear.. View More»
    DOI: 10.4172/2167-0897.1000131

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